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Dalton Mcmichael High

High School · Rockingham County Schools · Mayodan, NC

A Rockingham County Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6845 Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 27027

  • Math 71% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation17.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism60.3%

Students at Dalton Mcmichael High score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dalton Mcmichael High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,914/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mayodan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,865

Median home value

$116,500

Median rent

$646/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Rockingham County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John M Morehead HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available828Compare →
Reidsville HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available760Compare →
Rockingham County HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available899Compare →
The Score CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rockingham County Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#10 of 21
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dalton Mcmichael High is listed in Rockingham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dalton Mcmichael High

Dalton Mcmichael High is a public high school in Mayodan, NC, part of Rockingham County Schools, serving approximately 720 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,416 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dalton Mcmichael High

What grades does Dalton Mcmichael High serve?

Dalton Mcmichael High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dalton Mcmichael High?

Dalton Mcmichael High has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Mcmichael High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Mcmichael High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dalton Mcmichael High rank in NC?

Dalton Mcmichael High ranks #1,416 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Dalton Mcmichael High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dalton Mcmichael High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dalton Mcmichael High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalton Mcmichael High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dalton Mcmichael High a charter school?

No, Dalton Mcmichael High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dalton Mcmichael High a Title I school?

No, Dalton Mcmichael High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalton Mcmichael High?

99.3% of students at Dalton Mcmichael High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
720
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 27027)
3,950
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
56.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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